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By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press Jun 9, 2021
7 hrs ago
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) â The longtime state executive who inherited oversight of Kentuckyâs beleaguered unemployment insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic is stepping down as labor secretary.
Labor Secretary Larry Robertsâ retirement, effective at the end of June, was announced Monday by Gov. Andy Beshear. Robertsâ career in state government stretches back to 1973.
The Democratic governor also said he selected another veteran state official, Jamie Link, to succeed Roberts in leading the state Labor Cabinet, beginning July 1.
In announcing the appointment, Beshear said Link is âcommitted to standing with our labor unions, protecting our workers and helping Kentucky families climb out of this pandemic.â
Gov. Beshear announces change atop Kentucky Labor Cabinet
Labor Secretary Larry Roberts is retiring at the end of June, Gov. Beshear announced. Jamie Link of Kentucky Communications Network Authority take over the role. Author: Associated Press Updated: 1:03 PM EDT June 9, 2021
FRANKFORT, Ky. The longtime state executive who inherited oversight of Kentucky’s beleaguered unemployment insurance system during the COVID-19 pandemic is stepping down as labor secretary.
Labor Secretary Larry Roberts’ retirement, effective at the end of June, was announced Monday by Gov. Andy Beshear.
“The commonwealth has been fortunate to have a leader like Secretary Larry Roberts, who has dedicated his career to protecting our workers and their rights,” Gov. Beshear said. “I thank Larry for his dedicated service and wish him and his family the very best as they embark on a new chapter of their lives.”
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